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Domain dispute puts question mark over UK ecommerce Game.co.uk goes to appeal Page: 1 2 3 4 Next > By Kieren McCarthy → More by this author Published Wednesday 16th February 2005 12:34 GMT Download free whitepaper - IT service management: is it now too important to leave to the IT department alone? A dispute over ownership of "game.co.uk" could have significant and far-reaching effects on e-commerce in Britain. The domain, which comes under the control of private company Nominet, was awarded to Game plc in January following a complaint that the owner, Garth Sumpter, was misusing it. Mr Sumpter, a consultant for the games industry, has owned the domain since October 1995 and immediately appealed the decision . That appeal will soon be heard by three Nominet-chosen experts in a case that raises important questions over UK domain name rights and the basis on which companies can trade online. The battle for Game.co.uk is unusual and highly significant for two reasons. Firs...

Domain name disputes This guide is based on UK law. It was last updated in May 2005. Introduction Domain names have become precious commodities as the internet has no boundaries and no closing hours and unlike trade marks each domain name is unique. This means there can often be some pressure to be the first to register a domain name, and this can lead to disputes on the "right" to register. As a result domain name disputes can arise. Domains and disputes are managed by ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers). It manages generic Top Level Domains (gTLD) such as .biz, .com, .info, .name, .net, and .org. ICANN passes over the registration of domains to registrars. There are over 1,500 accredited registrars each with their own policies and procedures for registering, maintaining and handling disputes regarding domains. Registrars are determined not to be included or accept liability for any dispute. The courts have maintained this protection for registrars. D...

With the development of science and technology consumers have witnessed a change from traditional method of contracting to online contracting. Internet as a medium of communication has turned to be an important tool to facilitate commerce online. Apart from facilitating commerce legal problems has arisen with regard to online contracting making it difficult for the merchants and customers to know exactly the status of online contract [1] . These problems are many and the list is not exhaustive, but some of the commonest ones are; where, when and how is the contract formed online? In what ways can acceptance be communicated? Does the display of goods on the web constitute an offer or invitation to treat? Is the received message the same as the message sent? Are the legal requirement of writing and signature met with online contracting? Other problems include jurisdiction and legal status of online terms and conditions [2] . All these issues at time make formation of online contracts fra...